Glens Extra (Springbank) 8 Year Old / Bot.1960s Campbeltown Whisky
- Distillery
- Springbank
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1500
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Leathery, Old Wood
- Description
- Glens Extra, distilled and matured at Springbank around the 1960s, represents Campbeltown whisky from a pre-decline era when the region boasted numerous distilleries. The 8-year-old spirit shows the regional hallmark of waxy, oily malt character with subtle briny undertones and a straightforward malty finish. Originally destined for the Italian market, this bottling captures a specific moment in Scottish whisky history. A collector's piece for those interested in Campbeltown's heritage and Springbank's early distillery bottlings.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glens Extra (Springbank) 8 Year Old / Bot.1960s Campbeltown Whisky is a from Springbank (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — smokey, kippery, leathery, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glens Extra, distilled and matured at Springbank around the 1960s, represents Campbeltown whisky from a pre-decline era when the region boasted numerous distilleries. The 8-year-old spirit shows the regional hallmark of waxy, oily malt character with subtle briny undertones and a straightforward malty finish. Originally destined for the Italian market, this bottling captures a specific moment in Scottish whisky history. A collector's piece for those interested in Campbeltown's heritage and Springbank's early distillery bottlings.
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